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Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant 'English Only' at Dolores Huerta in Nevada?
Activist Dolores Huerta sent a tweet claiming Bernie Sanders supporters shouted 'English only' at her, but witnesses gave conflicting accounts. Read More
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President Obama Snubs Scalia's Funeral?
President Obama didn't attend the funeral of Antonin Scalia, but golf was not a factor in that decision. Read More
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Nazi Sub Found in Great Lakes?
No, divers did not find a Nazi sub in Lake Ontario. Read More
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Sharpie Anniversary Giveaway Scam
No, Sharpie isn't giving away a giant set of markers to celebrate their anniversary. Read More
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Viral Papa John's Meme Features Fake Quote
A fictitious quote has been attributed to Papa John's CEO John Schnatter, but we were unable to find proof that he actually uttered the phrase. Read More
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80 Percent of Black Men in Atlanta are Gay?
A fake news site claimed a study indicated four in five black men in Atlanta were "homosexuals." Read More
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Ted Cruz to Replace Constitution with Bible?
An article reported that Ted Cruz would replace the Constitution with the Bible if he gets elected president, but it originated with a satire site. Read More
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Bill Maher Smokes a Joint on 'Real Time'?
Bill Maher maintains a joint smoked on 'Real Time' in February 2016 was real; later claims he was fined by the FCC were fabricated. Read More
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Wine Before Bed Makes You Skinny?
No, a Harvard study didn't just prove sinking wine before bed "makes you skinny" or that it aids weight loss. Read More
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Photo of Earth in 'Cradle of Clouds' Wasn't Taken by Hubble Telescope
The "photo" was actually artwork that's been around since at least 2013. Read More
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Woman Sets World Record with 14 Kids from 14 Fathers?
The story originated from clickbait sites that specialize in fake news and was illustrated with stolen photos. Read More
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Wood in Cheese?
Multiple articles claimed that several widely available cheeses were "bulked up" with wood filler, a highly misleading assertion. Read More
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Harper Lee, Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Dead at 89
The author was as famous for her elusiveness as she was for her writing. Read More
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Israel Bans Heinz Ketchup?
Israel didn't ban Heinz ketchup — its Health Ministry just ruled that the company had to rebrand it as "tomato seasoning." Read More
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19 Female Bodies with 'Black Lives Matter' Carved in Skin?
No, police didn't find 12 (or 19) bodies in a freezer, with "Black Lives Matter" carved into their skin. Read More
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Writes Open Letter to Customers About Court Order
Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote an open letter to customers explaining why the company was fighting a court order to unlock an iPhone tied to the San Bernardino attack. Read More
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'Lame Duck' Supreme Court Clause
There is no Article III, Section IV "lame duck" Constitutional clause prohibiting President Obama from appointing a Scalia replacement. Read More
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No, 'Django Unchained' Did Not Feature a Real Onscreen Death
A Facebook meme falsely claimed that the actor Ato Essandoh was really killed by dogs for authenticity's sake. Read More
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USPS Did Not Issue Bernie Sanders Forever Stamps
While there is an unofficial (but real) envelope featuring Bernie Sanders, the U.S. Postal Service hasn't issued a stamp endorsing the Democratic candidate. Read More
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Dolphin Killed by Beachgoers?
A rare baby dolphin apparently died after being handled by a swarm of tourists in Argentina, although other reports claim they were trying to save it. Read More
